Qatar Slams Israel Over Deadly Airstrike in Doha, Accuses Netanyahu of Sabotaging Hostage Talks:

Doha, Qatar – September 11, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging efforts to secure a ceasefire and release hostages from Gaza. Speaking to CNN on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed condemned an Israeli airstrike that killed six Hamas members in Doha on Tuesday, including senior negotiators involved in US-backed talks. Qatar has described the attack as an act of “state terror” and a blatant violation of its sovereignty. “Netanyahu has destroyed any remaining chances of releasing the hostages,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “He needs to be brought to justice. This is not just an attack on Qatar—it’s an attack on diplomacy and peace.” Israeli Strike Hits Heart of Doha According to multiple sources, including Qatar’s foreign ministry, Israeli fighter jets—believed to be US-made F-35I stealth aircraft—carried out a targeted strike in Doha’s upscale West Bay Lagoon district. The area housed members of Hamas' political bureau who were in Qatar as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar, and other Gulf nations. Qatar confirmed that two of its own security officers were among the dead. Hamas claimed that while several of its members were killed, top leaders, including Khalil Al-Hayya—believed to be the main target—survived the assassination attempt. CNN reported that the U.S. only contacted Qatari officials ten minutes after the strike occurred, sparking outrage in Doha. “Rogue Player in the Region” Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed called Israel a “rogue player” in the Middle East and accused Netanyahu of dragging the region toward "chaos and destruction." He emphasized that the Hamas office in Doha was established transparently and with full knowledge and support from both the US and Israel as part of a mediation framework. "Netanyahu’s claims that Qatar secretly harbored Hamas are false and desperate. The negotiations were always held openly, with the presence of US and Israeli delegations," the Qatari foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry also warned that Israel’s actions set a dangerous precedent and undermined international diplomatic efforts. Regional Response in the Works A regional emergency meeting is now being planned in Qatar, where legal experts from multiple Gulf nations are reportedly exploring options to hold Netanyahu accountable under international law. Sources say these countries are uniting to build a legal case that could potentially be taken to the International Criminal Court (ICC). “There will be a regional response,” Sheikh Mohammed told CNN. “The entire Gulf is now at risk. If one nation’s sovereignty can be violated this way, no country is safe.” The strike has drawn sharp condemnation from several Arab nations, with many calling it a violation of international norms and an attack on diplomatic peace-building processes. As tensions rise, global eyes are now on Doha to see how the Gulf region responds to what Qatar has called a "grave and deliberate provocation.

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